Xabian
A unique invented name of uncertain meaning and pronunciation.
Name Census estimates that about 20 living Americans carry the first name Xabian. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Xabian today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Xabian births was 2008 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Xabian. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Xabian. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
20
~ 1 in 17,137,717 Americans
Peak year
2008
5 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2017 SSA rank
#14,155
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Xabian: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Xabian from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 15 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Xabian by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Xabian during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Xabian
The name Xabian is a relatively uncommon and unique name that has its roots in ancient Iberian cultures. It is believed to have originated from the Basque region, situated along the Pyrenees mountains between modern-day Spain and France. The name is thought to be derived from the Basque word "xabi," which means "new home" or "new beginning."
In the early medieval period, the Basque people inhabited areas that were once part of the ancient kingdom of Navarre. It is possible that the name Xabian emerged during this time as a way to represent the idea of starting anew or establishing a fresh settlement. The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 11th century, when it appeared in various local records and documents from the Basque region.
One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Xabian was a Basque nobleman named Xabian de Arizkun, who lived in the late 12th century. He was a prominent landowner and military leader during the reign of Sancho VI of Navarre. Another notable figure was Xabian de Iruña, a Basque poet and scholar from the 14th century, who is credited with preserving and documenting many ancient Basque traditions and folklore.
In the 16th century, a Spanish explorer named Xabian de Urrutia embarked on several expeditions to the Americas, exploring parts of present-day Mexico and the Caribbean. His travels and encounters with indigenous cultures were documented in his journals, which provided valuable insights into the early colonial era.
During the Spanish Renaissance, a playwright and poet named Xabian de Alcalá gained recognition for his works, which often drew inspiration from Basque mythology and legends. He was born in 1567 and is considered one of the most influential writers of his time in Spain.
Another notable figure was Xabian de Otazu, a Basque military leader who fought against the French during the Napoleonic Wars in the early 19th century. He played a crucial role in the defense of the Basque region and is remembered as a hero in local folklore and history.
While the name Xabian has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has persisted as a unique and culturally significant name, particularly in the Basque region and among those with ties to its heritage and traditions.
People
Xabian + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Xabian as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Xabian: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Xabian?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 20 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Xabian going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 17,137,717 US residents.
Is Xabian a common name?
We classify Xabian as "Very Rare". It ranks above 39.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 20 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Xabian most popular?
The single biggest year for Xabian was 2008, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Xabian is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Xabian in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Xabian a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Xabian in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Xabian still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Xabian in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Xabian can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Xabian?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Xabian, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.